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by Nadine Briggs (Author), Donna Shea (Author)
Anger is normal. What you do with it makes all the difference.
Every kid gets mad sometimes. Maybe your little brother broke your favorite toy. Maybe a friend said something mean. Maybe you lost a game or got in trouble for something that wasn't your fault. Whatever the reason, that hot, frustrated, want-to-explode feeling is totally normal. But here's the thing: it's not the anger that gets you in trouble. It's what you DO when you're angry that can cause problems. Social-emotional learning experts Nadine Briggs and Donna Shea (who've spent over 40 years helping kids just like you) created this beautifully illustrated workbook to teach you how to handle anger before it handles you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: * Why anger is actually a normal, healthy emotion (yes, really!)* How anger is usually your brain's way of telling you that you felt hurt, sad, ignored, or helpless first
* The physical warning signs that anger is heating up (so you can catch it early)
* How to "take the temperature" of your anger and cool it down before you explode
* The one important anger rule every kid needs to remember
* Creative ways to manage anger safely (like drawing how mad you are and putting it in the freezer to "cool off")
* Problem-solving strategies that make angry situations disappear faster
* The "Talk-Walk-Ask" and "Stop-Drop-Roll" techniques for anger emergencies
* A menu of safe options to choose from when anger strikes THIS WORKBOOK IS PERFECT FOR: * Kids ages 6-12 who struggle with anger management
* Children who get in trouble for angry outbursts
* Kids with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other conditions that make emotions harder to manage
* Any child who wants to feel more in control when big feelings show up EASY TO READ, EASY TO USE: This isn't a boring textbook. It's an interactive workbook with beautiful illustrations, simple language, and activities that make learning about emotions actually fun. Kids can work through it with parents, therapists, teachers, or on their own. Give your child the tools to turn angry moments into problem-solving opportunities. When kids understand their anger and know what to do with it, everything gets better: friendships, family relationships, school success, and most importantly, how they feel about themselves.
Author Biography
Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs are both accomplished social-emotional learning specialists. They each facilitate social skills groups at their respective centers in Massachusetts. Donna's center is The Peter Pan Center for Social and Emotional Growth located in Boxborough and Nadine owns Simply Social Kids in Tyngsborough. Both Donna and Nadine are parents of children with special needs including ADHD, Anxiety, Sensory Integration, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and Down Syndrome. Donna and Nadine consult to schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. They are also seasoned public speakers and travel to bring workshops and seminars to schools, conferences, and other venues across the country. Nadine and Donna are certified in bullying prevention through the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and are creators of the How to Make & Keep Friends Social Success in School Initiative to provide classroom training and team building for school systems. Donna and Nadine also both attained a Specialization in the Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Donna and Nadine would love to hear your feedback on their books, speak with you about providing programming in your area, or keep in touch with you about new books and materials. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email them at howtomakeandkeepfriends@gmail.com or Visit them online at www.howtomakeandkeepfriends.com and sign up to receive updates and their weekly blog posts.
